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New Research from PRC:
Commit to Quit: Essential Elements of a Novel
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https://prev.org/2026/05/18/commit-to-quit-essential-elements-of-a-novel-to***co-intervention-for-arab-american-women/
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Commit to Quit: Essential Elements of a Novel To***co Intervention for Arab American Women Commit to Quit: Essential Elements of a Novel To***co Intervention for Arab American Women May 18, 2026 New research from the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Communities Upwards, the Arab American Women’s Health Project Community Advisory Board, and...

New Research from NIAAA:
Alcohol Misuse in Older Women: A Scoping Review of Correlates, Consequences, Treatment, and Prevention
https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/46/1/alcohol-misuse-older-women-scoping-review-correlates-consequences-treatment-prevention?utm_source=arcr-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=epstein-2026-05&utm_content=arcr-listserv

Alcohol Misuse in Older Women: A Scoping Review of Correlates, Consequences, Treatment, and Prevention | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews Key TakeawaysDocumented s*x and age differences in the correlates and consequences of alcohol misuse, increasing rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among older women, and the accelerated negative impact of AUD on women’s health all underscore the importance of further research with older women.Af...

National Prevention Week is May 10-16th
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https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week

National Prevention Week National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health.

Annual Update with NIAAA Director George F. Koob, Ph.D.
May 27, 2026 - 08:00 AM Pacific Time
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vqHd6msJRlai8yY4o1WYJw #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Annual Update with NIAAA Director George F. Koob, Ph.D.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Annual Update with NIAAA Director George F. Koob, Ph.D.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

New ARCR Article: The Relationship Between Alcohol-Related Content on Social Media and Alcohol Outcomes in Young Adults: A Scoping Review

https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/45/1/relationship-between-alcohol-related-content-social-media-and-alcohol-outcomes-young?utm_source=arcr-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=steers-2026-04&utm_content=arcr-listserv

Alcohol Research Current Reviews:
Beyond the Brain: The Physical Health and Whole-Body Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/45/1/beyond-brain-physical-health-and-whole-body-impact-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders?utm_source=arcr-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=moritz-2026-04&utm_content=arcr-listserv

Beyond the Brain: The Physical Health and Whole-Body Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews Key TakeawaysRecent clinical evidence integrated with the lived experiences of adolescents and adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) highlights the range of physical health challenges people can experience.Recent research suggests that comorbid physical health conditions may be associat...

New Research from PRC: Volatility in Drinking among Regular Drinkers with Lifetime Alcohol Use Disorder
https://prev.org/2026/04/16/volatility-in-drinking-among-regular-drinkers-with-lifetime-alcohol-use-disorder/

New Video on Teen Substance Use Trends in 2026 from the Partnership to End Addiction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7x8jZNklzE

Teen Substance Use Trends in 2026 | Partnership to End Addiction Understanding what teen drug trends are emerging in 2026 can help parents and caregivers know what to look out for and how to talk to their teens about it. T...

UCSF - Why alcohol policies should target alcohol — not pregnant women
Apr 17 at 10:00 AM Pacific
https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sE7N1Zp-QRSevRqHk5LEPQ #/registration